This past Sunday, Pastor Richie spoke from the "faith hall of fame" text, Hebrews 11. In our reflections this week we'll consider the examples of Abel, Enoch, Noah, and Abraham. For today, though, let's park at a statement shared by Pastor Richie during his introduction (and I paraphrase here): "The world has relegated faith to anticipation of only personal blessings."
Wow. We are guilty as charged. An evening of "Christian" television programming would certainly imply that it's all about what God can give us. Faith for a house, faith for a husband, faith for a healing. But that's not what the Hebrews 11 passage is pointing at: we instead should demonstrate a faith that indicates our belief in what God has said.
So, what has God said? What is God's agenda? What has God asked you to do?
"Abel, bring your best offering."
"Enoch, walk with Me."
"Noah, build an ark."
"Abraham, leave your homeland."
These men demonstrated their faith in God by obeying His commands.
What about you?
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